Diabetic-Friendly Vanilla Cream Rolls (5-Minute No-Bake)
Description
These light, creamy vanilla rolls are made with a low-carb, sugar-free filling and thin, crisp roll shells. The texture is silky and melts in your mouth, while keeping carbohydrates lower than traditional pastry cream rolls. Perfect for a quick dessert, tea snack, or make-ahead treat.
Ingredients (Makes 8 Rolls)
For the Cream Filling
1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
2–3 tablespoons powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Roll Shells (Quick Option)
8 low-carb wafer rolls OR
8 thin low-carb crepes (store-bought or homemade)
Optional dusting: powdered erythritol
Instructions (5–10 Minutes)
Whip Cream
Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Mix Base
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Combine
Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
Fill Rolls
Transfer filling into a piping bag (or zip bag with tip cut).
Pipe into wafer rolls or spread onto crepes and roll tightly.
Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for best texture.
Serve
Dust lightly with powdered sweetener if desired.
Servings
8 rolls
1 roll per serving
Nutritional Info (Approx. Per Roll)
(Using erythritol and low-carb shells)
Calories: 120–150
Net Carbs: 2–4g
Fat: 12g
Protein: 2–3g
Sugar: <1g
Fiber: 1–2g
(Numbers vary depending on shells used.)
Benefits
✔
Lower sugar than traditional cream rolls
Low net carbs (keto-friendly option)
✔ High satiety from healthy fats
✔ No refined sugar
✔ Quick preparation
✔ Portion-controlled dessert
Notes & Tips
Chill bowl and beaters for faster whipping.
Don’t overbeat cream — it can turn grainy.
Add lemon zest for brightness.
For firmer filling, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ½ teaspoon gelatin (bloomed).
Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
Variations
🍓 Add sugar-free strawberry puree swirl
Mix in 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
🥥 Add 1 tbsp coconut cream for tropical flavor
☕ Add ½ tsp instant espresso for mocha twist
Q & A
Q: Is this safe for diabetics?
It contains no added sugar and uses low-glycemic sweeteners, but portion control is important.
Q: Can I use stevia?
Yes, but use a baking blend to avoid bitterness.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge.
Q: Why is my filling runny?
Cream wasn’t whipped enough or ingredients were too warm.